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A coming of age story set among the ancient wisdom of South Africa.
Description
The hot South-African summer is getting to Emily. She escapes to her Uncle Tim’s farm where she meets green-eyed Joey and can relax.
But Emily has an eating disorder, and each day she slips further away from those around her. Only Anna can help her—Anna the healer, the herbalist, who possesses the wisdom of ancient customs and traditions. Anna offers Emily knowledge of a world she could scarcely imagine.
Author
Shelley Davidow was born and grew up in South Africa. She was a nominee for the first Macmillan Writer's Prize for Africa in 2002, and is the author of numerous books for children and young adults. She lives in the USA with her husband and son.
